Lindsay Lohan Channels Elizabeth Taylor – in a Bathing Suit

The young star, 25, was snapped Monday wearing a leopard print, one-piece bathing suit, glamorous sunglasses and long dark locks while filming the Lifetime Original movie about the life of the late Hollywood legend.

“I have always admired and had enormous respect for Elizabeth Taylor,” Lohan said after being cast in the role. “She was not only an incredible actress but an amazing woman as well.” Lindsay Lohan as Elizabeth Taylor and Grant Bowler as Richard BurtonRichard Mclaren/Lifetime